Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her hair is brown and curly. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Nora grew up listening to her mother's many stories. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Elven companion (her 'brother'). When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and obtaining odd cultural elven artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 4000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears an entirely white suit with brown socks and a vest with buckled shoes. Sporting a golden mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She has dedicated herself to building a better village for her children.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is her passion; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 5000 gp. Star rose quartz (40 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He wears his auburn hair down. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are amber.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with dancing. He constantly tries to fill his life with dancing. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered dancing. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Detective for the past few years.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Slave. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 1000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (180 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (30 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (180 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This malnourished woman wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Her brass crest is still thick. Her red eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Megren is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. A freak accident while working with her Roofer father left her crippled. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish, Disease, Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 500 pp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She wears a blue costume with the symbols of strength on her torso. She wears a broad hat to cover her moderate length white hair. She is baby faced.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. A true patriot, Tana would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Tana was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Gnomish conditions. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion.

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Family, Military, Poor. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Azurite (5 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Amber (80 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Jet (80 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears tattered old clothes, and a wedding ring on her right hand. She has no fur. Her blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her writing with anyone who is interested.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Her first spouse was a Unemployed, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Unemployed they were divorced and she won custody of their daughter. She worked as a Shoemaker, and she later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: In love, Family. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 5000 gp. Solid gold idol (200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man wears many layers of old clothing at all times and is in decent physical shape. He keeps his gold crest in a pixie cut. His eyes are likewise red.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Bharash's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. In his youth he was a Unemployed, and wanted to be a champion fighter when he grew up. He was working during a period of war, and as one of the natives he lived in fear of joining the others in being slaughtered. He saw the brutality and swore off his fighting aspirations, taking his younger brother on his back after seeing his parents die, and fled the country. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, PTSD. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 1000 pp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp).